Multiple Choice
A new religious movement (NRM) or cult is
A) generally a small, secretive religious group that represents either a new religion or a major innovation of an existing faith.
B) a large, organized religion that is not officially linked with the state or government.
C) a concept, developed by J. Milton Yinger, for a religious group that is the outgrowth of a sect, yet remains isolated from society.
D) a relatively small religious group that has broken away from some other religious organization to renew what it views as the original vision of the faith.
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